A French 1st Empire
period Mahogany, marquetry inlaid inverted break fronted chest of drawers,
commode ( Semanier ) dating from c 1810 The rectangular inset marble top
with chamfered top edge above a top section of three long Oak lined
drawers, each with double satinwood strung border, twin marquetry inlaid
satinwood fan paterae and twin decorative brass knob handles. The drawers
flanked by protruding Egyptian style Sarcophagi with bronzed figurative
detail. The base section of similar form with flanking angular double
satinwood strung columns. The sides with similar double stringing and
Marquetry inlaid oval fan paterae. The whole supported on angular stylised
bracket feet. Excellent graduating colour and patina, the handles probably
original,the piece in good condition. Some filled cracks to the sides and
various minor marks and abrasions consistent with age and use. £2,500